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Brussels: “A fraternity choir” among Muslims and Christians
Despite the terroristic alert, the Muslim association “Light of the Heart” and its partners, among which is the Focolare, offered an authentic immersion in universal brotherhood to around 500 people gathered in the “Claridge Hall” of Brussels – Madou..
Colombia: people capable of peace
Cristina Montoya, a researcher in social communications and politics at the Sophia University Institute, offers a retrospective reading of the fruits of Chiara Lubich’s spirituality in the tormented peace process her country, Colombia, is undergoing
The Balkan War: Chiara was at our side
It has been twenty five years since the outbreak of the conflict that devastated the people of ex-Jugoslavia. Through words and gestures of peace, Chiara Lubich always remained close to the people.
Syria. God overcomes Evil
Continual violations of the ceasefire threatens peace in Syria. Some thoughts of Pascal Bedros, a focolarino from Aleppo, on the commitment to peace in the light of Chiara Lubich’s 2002 invitation to overcome Evil with Good.
Fontem, a Jubilee of Thanksgiving
Accompanied by Bishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya and Emeritus Bishop Francis Teke Lysinge, a delegation from the Diocese of Mamfe, Cameroon, visits the International Centre of the Focolare, to say thank you to Chiara Lubich.
Living the Gospel: 4 chairs and 2 pumpkins
The Kingdom of God is at hand, was what the Word of Life said, inviting us to believe that He is already beginning a new world. This is an experience of sharing with people fleeing the unrest in Burundi
Nothing is the same in Bangui
The change is palpable following the visit of Pope Francis to the capital of the Central African Republic. No one wants to give credence to violence anymore. The message of peace is brought by focolarine to the Pygmies of Bambio.
The Syrian Church refuses to die
Interview with the Maronite Archbishop of Damascus, Bishop Samir Nassar, on the occasion of the 39th Convention of the Bishop friends of the Focolare: “In Syria there is a Church that looks to the future.”
The 100th degree conferred by Sophia University
The experience of dialogue between Buddhist Nikkyo Niwano and Chiara Lubich, founders of two movements is the source of inspiration for the deepening of the concept of communion in Buddhism and Christianity.
Maria Voce: the relevance of dialogue in the world today
During her trip to India Maria Voce, President of the Focolare Movement had various interreligious meetings. Here is an extract of her talk given at the India International Centre in New Delhi
Ceasefire in Syria
Following the first night of the ceasefire we received the following message from the Focolare community in Syria.
Refugees on my mountain bike
In the face of the controversial attitudes towards the numerous refugees arriving in Europe, the welcoming gesture of an Italian clerk who offered what he had to make friends, as the Word of Life invites us to do in the month of February.
Thought of the day
Pray for peace
Pray for peace